An invitation to a Joyful Event Blessing of the Schoenstatt Shrine in the Philippines on July 20 PHILIPPINES, Sr. Mary Agnes/mkf. The pamphlet distributed to invite all to join in the blessing of the first Schoenstatt Shrine in the Philippines reads, "An invitation to a joyful event". This joyful event will take place on Monday, July 20, 2003. Cardinal Ricardo Vidal will bless the Shrine. Auxiliary Bishop Julio Cortes will lead Eucharistic Benediction in the afternoon. The construction of the Shrine in Cebu is almost done Lifting the bell tower Soon the bell will ring in the blessing of the shrine   Happy and proud are those who have built the Shrine        "The Blessed Mother is so beautiful". Blessing of the first   Schoenstatt Shrine in the Philippines in Cebu, 20th July 2003   PHILIPPINES, Sr. Elizabeth Foley. Since July 20, 2003, the Philippines are Blessed with a new place of grace: on July 20, approximately 2,000 persons celebrated the blessing of the first Schoenstatt Shrine in this country. Cardinal Ricardo Vidal Blessed the Shrine. Auxiliary Bishop Julio Cortes lead the Eucharistic Benediction in the afternoon. A new place of grace in the Philippines: the new Schoenstatt Shrine near Cebu City Arrival of Cardinal Vidal on July 20, 2003, for the blessing of the Shrine. Approximately 2,000 persons attended the celebration. Cardinal Vidal expressed his joy in the presence of Schoenstatt in his diocese. Sr. Inez thanked all who had contributed to this day. The "caroussa" Theater about the beginnings of Schoenstatt in the Philippines The life of Father Kentenich was also presented. Dance of the Youth to the  texts of the "Song of the Home"